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This is the English version of a German episode. Nicholas Potter, journalist, author, and chief reporter at the Welt Group, has spent a lot of time in Israel — both privatelyand professionally, including a fellowship with the Jerusalem Post. What struck him most: Israelis live in the here and now, and rarely plan far ahead. There are several explanations for that, drawn from culture, economics, and history: from an Israeli business consultant, to a principle from the start-up world, to one fateful day in 1973. This episode is about how Israeli spontaneity, improvisation, and dealing with uncertainty all tie together. Want to support the work behind “Israel, Explained”? Become a monthly supporter, with an optional name credit and ad-free episodes:⁠ https://patreon.com/Israelkurzerklart⁠ Or make a one-time contribution of any amount:⁠ https://buymeacoffee.com/israelkurzerklaert⁠ Thank you! Questions, feedback, or topic suggestions: podcast@elisabeth-krafft.de Editorial & Production: Elisabeth Krafft Originally published in German as: Nicholas Potter: Darum leben Israelis im Moment This podcast was translated with the help of AI.